Statutory Issues Related to Investigations
International Limitations

- Service attorneys
- Departments of Justice and State
- U.S. and foreign judiciaries
- Foreign government offices
- Foreign law enforcement officials
- Embassy personnel
- Foreign Internet service providers

An investigation could lead to a foreign Internet service provider, or to a foreign suspect. U.S. laws for obtaining information are ineffective overseas. You will that find the NATO Status of Forces Agreement does not cover this either. Possible solutions include requesting assistance under a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, or MLAT, or through a Letter Rogatory. These are lengthy processes, taking six months or more. They typically involve the highest levels of service attorneys, Departments of Justice and State, U.S. and foreign judiciaries, foreign government offices, foreign law enforcement officials, embassy personnel, foreign Internet service providers, and others.
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